Aberdeenshire Council has announced the sale of two significant land parcels; a former fish processing facility in Fraserburgh and a three-acre development site in Inverurie, as it seeks to generate revenue and foster local economic growth.
The former Iceberg Fish Factory site in Fraserburgh, located on South Harbour Road, has been put on the market with the local authority anticipating offers exceeding £430,000. The facility ceased operations following the dissolution of Iceberg Ltd. in May 2025. The property encompasses two industrial structures: a principal processing unit featuring offices, changing rooms, and WCs, along with frontage onto South Harbour Road, and a separate former engine shed previously used for storage, which also includes an office and WC.
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Also, the council is inviting bids for the three-acre site of the former Harlaw Day Centre in Inverurie. This plot is situated a short distance north of the town centre. The site is designated as BUS1 for business use within the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023, which was formally adopted on 13 January 2023. All previous buildings on the Harlaw site have been cleared, presenting a prime redevelopment opportunity. The council’s objective for this sale is to secure a proposal that delivers benefits for the local community, supports the broader local economy, and achieves the best value for the council.
Councillor Stewart Adams, Aberdeenshire Council Co-Leader and Chair of its Business Services Committee, underscored the strategic importance of these sales. He stated: “Securing best value through the sale of vacant properties and sites is absolutely critical for the council and we need to make informed, strategic decisions which balance a timely financial return for us as a council against long-term social and economic outcomes.”
Cllr Adams further highlighted the council’s extensive portfolio in the region, noting: “As the largest single provider of business land and premises in Aberdeenshire, we can offer a range of premises to accommodate a number of commercial operations. I would invite interested parties to make contact with us as early as possible to discuss any potential developments in more detail.” The council actively manages a portfolio comprising over 500 sites and units across 41 business locations within the North-east of Scotland, in addition to more than 200 office suites.
